X-Ray & Imaging Services
Get on-site urgent care X-rays and results in the same visit, at a fraction of an ER bill. Walk in any day of the week; no appointment or referral needed.
- On-site digital X-ray
- Read same visit
- Lower cost than the ER
Same-Day X-Ray at AFC Urgent Care
AFC Urgent Care West Chester in West Chester, PA
510 E. Gay StreetWest Chester, PA 19380
Booking a visit for injury / X-ray.
Hours
Monday - 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday - 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday - 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday - 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday - 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
On-Site X-Ray Services at AFC Urgent Care
We provide on-site digital X-ray services for bones, joints, and chest imaging. During your urgent care X-ray visit, a provider will examine you, take your images, and review the results with you, so you can get clear answers and a treatment plan all in one place.
While we handle most common injuries, we don't perform MRI or CT scans. If more advanced imaging such as a CT scan or MRI is recommended, we'll tell you during your visit and recommend follow-up with a specialist.
If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, go directly to the emergency room. You can check our guide below for a list of severe symptoms and injuries best treated at an ER.
Why AFC
When you're hurt, you want answers the same day rather than a second appointment somewhere else. Here's what you get with an X-ray at AFC.
Imaging on Site
Digital X-ray in the building. No second appointment and no imaging center referral.
Results Read the Same Visit
A provider reviews your images with you and explains what they show before you leave.
Open Daily
Extended hours, evenings, and weekends. No appointment or referral needed.
Low-Dose Imaging for Children
Digital X-rays at the lowest dose that produces a usable image.
What Can We X-Ray?
Our on-site digital X-ray covers most common injuries and chest conditions we see in urgent care, including:
Broken Bones & Fractures
Injuries in Which a Broken Bone Is Suspected
Dislocation
Chest & Pneumonia Conditions
Sports Injuries
Foreign Objects
Urgent Care X-Ray vs. the Emergency Room
Not every injury needs an emergency room. If you're deciding where to go, here's how the two compare, and when the ER is the right call.
| AFC Urgent Care | Emergency Room | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical wait | Short. Walk in or book a time | Long. Emergencies are seen first |
| What happens | Examined, imaged, and read in one visit | Imaged, then admitted, treated, or discharged |
| Best for | Fractures, sprains, sports injuries, chest conditions | True emergencies and major trauma |
Go to the emergency room if:
- Bone is visible through the skin, or a limb appears bent, or out of shape
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- You have a head injury and are taking blood thinners, or the injury is associated with confusion, persistent amnesia, vomiting, loss of consciousness, seizure, or severe headache
- You have chest pain or trouble breathing
- The limb below the injury is numb, cold, or pale
If you notice any of these severe symptoms, go directly to the emergency room. Your health and safety come first, and we always want to make sure you get the exact level of care you need.
What to Expect From an Urgent Care X-Ray
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Check In
Walk in or book online. Tell us where it hurts and how it happened.
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Provider Exam
A provider examines the injury and decides which X-ray images are needed.
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Imaging on Site
The on-site digital X-ray imaging process takes about 15 minutes to complete.
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Read the Same Visit
Your provider reviews the images with you and explains what they show.
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Treatment Plan or Follow-Up
You leave knowing what the images showed, what to do next, and with recommended orthopedic follow-up if necessary.
X-Ray Safety and Preparation
- Remove jewelry, watches, and anything metal near the injury
- Wear comfortable clothing without zippers or metal fastenings, if you have time to change
- Bring your photo ID and your insurance card
- Note how the injury happened and when
- Tell us if you are or might be pregnant
Imaging for Children
Digital X-ray uses a low dose of radiation, and we use the lowest setting that still produces a usable image. For children, we size the exposure to the child.
X-Rays During Pregnancy
Tell us if you are or might be pregnant, and we will talk through the options before imaging anything.
Urgent Care X-Ray Imaging Near West Chester
AFC Urgent Care West Chester is located at 510 E. Gay Street, proudly serving West Chester, PA and surrounding areas.
Frequently Asked Questions About X-Rays
Is an X-ray safe?
Yes. Digital X-ray imaging uses a low dose of radiation, and we use the lowest setting that produces a usable image. Tell us if you are or might be pregnant, and your provider will talk through the options with you.
Do I need a referral for an urgent care X-ray?
No, you do not need a referral or appointment to get an X-ray at AFC. Walk in or book online, and a provider decides which images you need during the visit.
How long does an X-ray take?
The X-ray itself takes about 15 minutes. Most people are examined, imaged, and given their results in a single visit.
Can you X-ray children?
Yes. We size the exposure to the child and use the lowest dose that produces a usable image.
How is an X-ray different from an MRI or CT?
X-ray is best for bones and chest imaging. MRI and CT scans show soft tissue and detail that an X-ray cannot. We do X-rays on site, and if either is recommended we'll tell you and recommend follow-up with a specialist. Please visit our Health Library for more information.
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Resources
Imaging statements on this page are based on the national sources below.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Medical X-ray Imaging. fda.gov/medical-x-ray-imaging. Accessed 2026.
